Today I rode from St. Louis to Villa Ridge, Missouri, forty-nine miles. Hilly south of SL but the days rest seemed to get me back into the groove. One crazy windy road with blind corners and fast drivers tested my avoidance skills. Two hills I walked but all and all the ride was a good one. At a convenience store I met a fellow woodworker who showed me pictures of his pieces, a good conversation during my lunch break. He pointedly warned me about the crazy road which I didn’t take seriously until I was in the midst of it. Anyways, the miles clicked by hoping that the campsite on the map was operational. I rounded a bend with .2 miles on my gps and there she was, Pin Oak Creek RV Camping. With several boarded up motels and a campsite phone number which failed multiple times I was a concerned that I might be in a pinch to find a place for the night. Part of the adventure is finding a place whether it be a campsite, Warmshowers.org, a hostel, cheap motel, fire department, church or a night stealth camping, I never know exactly how far I will travel and so the accommodations part of the equation can get a bit dicey. Anyways, the campsite is well equipped and I am hunkered down for a chilly night. One of the staff, concerned about my well being, brought by two blankets. That is a first.
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